Electricity + Control September 2018

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Installation testing that protects appliances and shares data via WiFi

Fluke 1664 FC Multifunction Installation Tester helps expedite installations

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Fluke, represented locally by Comtest, has an- nounced the launch of the new Fluke 1660 Series Installation tester with Fluke Connect ® , which includes the new 1664 Installation Tester – the only installation tester that helps prevent damage to connected appliances during insulation tests, and also allows users to send test results wire- lessly via smartphone directly from the field. They are lightweight, and feature a unique ergonomic curved form that, when carried by the neck strap, makes operation in the field more comfortable. • Work safer, protect the installation under test and share results: The Fluke 1664 FC is the only installation tester that protects connected appli- ances from damage during insulation tests, and allows users to share test results wirelessly by smartphone with coworkers or customers. • Insulation PreTest: The Fluke 1664 FC Installa- tion Tester is also the only tester with patent pending 'Insulation PreTest'. If it detects that appliances are connected to the system during test, it will provide a visual and audible warning and stop the insulation test, avoiding potential- ly serious/costly mistakes and eliminate acci- dental appliance damage. • Fluke Connect ® , ShareLive™ calling and Fluke Cloud™ storage ShareLive™ video calls: Us- ers save time by eliminating data entry by wirelessly syncing measurements directly from the 1664 FC and share with a remote team using Fluke Connect ® . Having access to measurements simultaneously at the inspec- tion site and the office allows faster decision making and real time collaboration between team members. Cloud storage allows users to retrieve stored results whether in the office or out in the field, to make urgent decisions in real-time. Data can also be imported into Fluke DMS to process and generate certificates. The Fluke 1664 FC is part of a growing system of connected test tools* and equipment mainte- nance software. * Within your provider's wireless service area and subject to your plan's pricing and other terms. Although Fluke Connect® is available in South Africa, it is not available in all other African countries and some Fluke Connect® features re- quire a subscription subject to payment terms.

Enquiries: To learn more about the Fluke Connect ® system or for more information contact Comtest:Tel. +27 (0) 10 595 1821 or email sales@comtest.co.za

Fluke 1664 FC Installation Tester

G rowing concern for public safety and the in- creasing complexity of today’s fixed electrical installations in domestic, commercial and industri- al premises places extra responsibility on electrical test engineers who are charged with verifying con- formity to South Africa’s Certificate of Compliance (COC) safety standards. SA’s electrical contractors are well versed in the verification requirements of the COC, and that the audit should be carried out in a particular sequence. In addition to this, the following tests are under consideration: • electric strength test. • voltage drop. The basic requirements for test equipment used in installation testing consists of general require- ments for test equipment, specific requirements for combined measuring equipment and the spe- cific requirements for measuring/testing: 1. Insulation resistance. 2. Loop impedance. 3. Resistance of the earth connection. 4. Resistance to earth. 5. RCD performance in TT and TN systems. 6. Phase sequence. 7. Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems. The Fluke 1660 Series Multifunction Installation Testers are measuring equipment which fully ful- fil the requirements as described above, and the three different models in the series comply with specific parts of this norm. They are specifically designed to carry out the tests specified, and all local standards and regulations in the safest and most efficient way.

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